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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.69, 536.54 and 336.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.69, 536.54 and 336.82 is: 503.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.69 : 536.54 = 336.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.69/536.54 = 336.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.69x = 536.54 × 336.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.69x = 180,715.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,715.77/358.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.83

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